Wednesday to Saturday...
Wednesday: The sun rose at 6:03am. The sound of digging reverberated throughout the jungle. More pitfalls all round. As some sweated and stank, others battled the sweat bees as they pursued the elusive butterfly. In the distance, a flock of 15 Yellow-rumped Caciques (Cacicus cela) found themselves helplessly entwined in the mist nets. Busy fingers had to work quickly to get them out as fast as they could. Just another day in the Yachana Reserve on the Napo River with GVI Amazon!
Thursday: Torrential rain. Again. In the evening, the stars shone and the torches of eager volunteers illuminated the forest foliage to reveal the amphibious secrets of the jungle.
Friday: A group set out to clear treacherously dense jungle, looking to dig more pitfalls for dung beetles, baited on by delicious pooh.
Saturday: Some endeavoured on a long, long, long trek of epic proportions. Great walk. Absolutely exhausting.
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